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It really depends on how old both partners are. As both partners get older, larger age gaps become less problematic. For example, when one partner is 16 and the other is 18, even those two years make a HUGE difference in maturity level and life stage. But if one partner is 40 and the other is 50, even that full decade age difference may not have much impact on the relationship.

I wouldn't say age is just a number because there are legitimate concerns to dating someone significantly older or younger. It can work out really well, though. My dad is 15 years older than my mom and they have been married for almost 30 years. I'm currently dating a much older man and he's the best boyfriend I have ever had.

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My mother: 3 years. A 60 year old guy with the hots for a teenager: about 45 years. State legislatures: no limit as long as both partners are over the age of consent. Religious leaders: ? Most 18 year old kids: 2-3 years.Most 30 year old people: 5-7 yearsMost 50-60 year old people: 10 yearsYou: ?

I have dated a lot and finally found my true love with a two year gap. I have more in common with her than any other person in the past. Including someone the same age. No issue just not the one.I have dated someone 11 years younger. We were just not connected intellectually. Very immature for my taste. When ever she stated when she was born I remember fond memories of my youth. That was a bit creepy. I was forty years old with the Kardiadhians on the TV. I would just sit there with her wondering WTF am I doing here. lol... Among many other disconnects.

Age does matter to me. I couldn't be with someone I am disconnected from.

I guess age is just a number, but down the track the older partner may suffer lots of the physical issues of ageing while the younger one (if much younger) is still relatively healthy, and that puts a physical and mental burden on caring for them.

Appropriate means socially acceptable any age difference is socially acceptable, as long as both people are above the age of consent. No person's arbitrary opinion gets to decide what age range a person gets to date in. Let's say a bunch of people give you different answers for this, how will you decide who to listen to? If one person says five years and another says twenty years, how will you decide which answer is more valid to you?